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Picnic-Perfect Pesto Potato Salad

How’d you like that title for alliteration? 😉 The reason I say that it’s perfect for picnics or outdoor bbqs is because there’s no mayonaisse in this salad. Which means no spoiling and no making partygoers sick. I think that’s a win-win for everyone.

Plus, I’m pretty sure I haven’t met a person who doesn’t eat pesto. This is a sophisticated take on the typical potato salad. It contains toasted pine nuts mixed in with the taters and sauce.

So how did I decide to make this recipe? Well, let me tell you a little story. It starts like this:

Grocery shopping in New York City completely sucks. The markets are small, with limited supplies and the prices are through the roof. This is the main reason that Nate loves to shop at Trader Joe’s.

TJ’s is great for some things, but for produce it’s really not the best. Since we just moved and have to completely restock our fridge, I suggested we take a walk over to the West Side and get some stuff at TJs and then go next door to Fairway.

I had heard that Fairway is pretty much the best supermarket in Manhattan. It’s large with competitive prices. So this weekend we packed up our shopping bags and headed over.

I have to say that their produce selection far surpassed any other market in NYC. While there, I noticed a bounty of basil. They were selling a gigantic bunch for under $2! Compared to the little package at the other markets for like $4, I was thrilled.

Needless to say, pesto was on my mind.

Now, if you’re going to make the effort to haul out the food processor for this recipe, you should definitely double or triple the amount of pesto you make. I’m sure you know that pesto can be enjoyed many ways, so it’s always good to have some around. I tripled the pesto part of the recipe so I could have some on hand for pasta when I’m feeling lazy later in the week.

I ❤ basil.

This dish is best served at room temp but could easily be served cold as well. You should definitely make it for your next summer party.

Dangit, I did it again. I try to be good really, but I just started scrolling and going mmm. Had to go back and read it, seriously you could’ve written look how pretty green food coloring was and I wouldn’t have known. Such yummy pictures. Anyway, I see no weird ingredients involved so I’m safe. Looks like a wonderful recipe. And anything that doesn’t call for mayo will be popular with the wife.

Hehe, well I’m glad my pictures at least look good to you. I’m usually in such a rush to get dinner on the table and dig in that I can’t take the time I want taking photos…especially with the dusky lighting outside.

I’d be excited about finding that deal myself. I never seem to have all the basil I need. What a delicious looking potato salad. I love the idea of making extra pesto at the same time for future dishes.

I totally used to shop at Fairway, every Sunday morning after church. I went to the one on like 87th or something? West side. Anyway… I loved it for the selection and prices… HATED the lines! It was always so busy. But I’m glad you are finding great stores to go to! In the city, it’s like finding a gold mine. And this potato salad is beautiful 🙂

Yeah, that’s the one I was at! The lines did stink. And they didn’t carry basic stuff like toothbrushes, etc…weird. I can’t wait to live in the suburbs and drive to the large, extensively stocked grocery stores 🙂

I despise potato salad because I absolutely hate mayo. It grosses me out and I swear whenever I mistakenly eat something with it I get sick. The pesto though I like, I like a lot. I cannot wait to try this out.

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My name is Amy and I am a 30-year-old living and working in Manhattan. I love food, food and food. Seriously, I dream about food. This blog will share my latest recipes trials and tribulations (sometimes healthy and sometimes not,) with a little daily life mixed in :)